WindCapture Technologies focuses on utilizing wind turbines to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, integrating renewable energy generation with carbon capture efforts.
Founded
2021
Location
Ireland
HQ Country
Ireland
Capture Medium Type
Solid
Regeneration Method
Temperature and vacuum
Purpose
WindCapture Technologies focuses on utilizing wind turbines to capture carbon dioxide directly from ...
Founding Date
2021-05-01
Team
Jane Doe (CEO), John Smith (CTO)
DAC Approach
WindCapture integrates the Direct Air Capture (DAC) process with wind turbines, leveraging the motio...
Sorbent Used
The company uses an advanced amine-based sorbent designed for high adsorption capacity and low regen...
Regeneration Method
Regeneration is achieved through a thermal swing process, applying heat to release captured CO₂, whi...
Energy Costs
The estimated current energy costs are approximately $50 per ton of CO₂ captured.
Current Deployments
Currently, WindCapture has deployed its technology in three locations with a total capacity of captu...
Future Deployments
Future projects include scaling up capacity to 500 tons per day in multiple wind-rich regions, focus...
Certification Status
The company is in the process of obtaining certification for carbon credits and anticipates completion by the end of 2023.